Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
By Dan Harris
A 10% Happier How-to Book. Harmony, 2017.
Summary of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics book by Dan Harris
An off-beat approach that demystifies meditation and demonstrates its incredible benefits—all backed by scientific research—while making mindfulness more accessible to the masses and helping those pressed for time carve out a few minutes per day to invest in their overall wellbeing.
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What do you get from this book? A convincing argument for meditation as a rewarding practice that everyone should embrace
Dan Harris had a panic attack on live television and turned to meditation in response, discovering its extensive benefits
Don’t be afraid to try meditating yourself—all you need to do is focus and let other thoughts drift away
Meditation and mindfulness help you recognize and step away from your selfish “monkey mind”
Finding time to fit meditation into your busy life is always possible—even one minute is enough!
A two-hour meditation is a perfect way to relax completely and expand your sense of compassion
Self-care is not self-indulgent; when you’re kinder to yourself, you will be more in tune with others
Meditation is becoming more widely accepted, and the opinions of others shouldn’t affect you
The inside of your head probably isn’t that scary—you are not defined by your feelings!
Mindfulness helps improve decision making and performance in the workplace, especially for those with high-stress jobs
Stay inspired by honing your meditation skills, being consistent with your practice, and remembering how meditation has changed your life
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Who should read Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics book
- those in high-stress professions
- people seeking meaning and direction in life
- anyone who is skeptical about meditation
- those who suffer from anxiety or depression
About the author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
Dan Harris
Dan Harris is a journalist and was co-anchor of the weekend edition of Good Morning America. Jeffrey Warren, aka the “Meditation MacGyver,” is a meditation coach and author of best-selling book The Head Trip. Carlye Adler is a journalist and contributing author on four New York Times bestsellers and whose writing can be found in BusinessWeek, Fortune, and Forbes.
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